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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Writing Techniques
English – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 3: Writing Critique Paper
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 3 – Module 2
Writing Techniques
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on

Lesson 2 Writing Techniques!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher
or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12
Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this
also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking
into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Students

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help learners to learn even
more about the topic.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

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Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Lesson
2: Writing Techniques !

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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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Know competencies you are expected to learn in
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What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to
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correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.
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opener, an activity or a situation.
What is It This section provides a brief discussion of
the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.
What’s More This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.
What I Have This includes questions or blank
Learned sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the
lesson.

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 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which
will help you transfer your new
knowledge or skill into real life situations
or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
Additional In this portion, another activity will be
Activities given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned. This also tends
retention of learned concepts.
Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in
the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
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answers.
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not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful

learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
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 What I Know

Pre-assessment: Challenge your wits!

Direction: Answer the given statements with YES or NO. Yes, if it is true
and No if it is not. Use a separate sheet for this

1. Writing both an art and science.

2. Writing technique is just as the same as the writer ‘strategy in writing.
3. Persuasive writing is dissimilar to argumentative writing.
4. Argumentative writing and persuasive writing have the same structure
or parts.
5. Informative writing presents the assertion of a writer on an issue.
6. Persuasive writing appeals for approval.
7. Argumentative writing entails research work.
8. Persuasive and argumentative writing both have claims.
9. Facts may include narration.
10 Citation can only be found in argumentative essay.
11 The goal of informative writing is to establish awareness of what is
known and what is unknown.
12 Emotive language is dominantly found in argumentative writing.
13 Informative, argumentative, and persuasive writing is entertaining in
nature.
14 Non-observance on grammar conventions has little effect on the
author’s writing technique.
15 Writing sentences with fluency – meaning all sentences are
interconnected well, is considered a writing technique, too.

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 Lesson Techniques used in
informative, argumentative
2 and persuasive writing

Overview
Writing is both an art and science. As an art it uses the writer’s creative way
of presentation through the use of figurative language ang personal style. As
a science, it requires logical arrangement of thoughts. The combination of
both is the what we call as writing technique

Lesson 2 is about writing techniques used in informative, persuasive, and

argumentative text. The objectives of this lesson are:

1. Recall key ideas about different types of writing,

2. Construct sentences for specific type of writing,
3. Create infographic applying knowledge on techniques in writing,
4. Post a message on FB exercising writing techniques fundamentals, and
5. Compose a writing of one’s choice using varied writing techniques.

The expected performance output for this lesson is YOUR original composition
using varied techniques in writing.

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 What’s In

Review: Keys in bullet!

Direction: Write key ideas you remember about the given type of writing.

• ______________
• ______________
informative
writing
• ______________

• ______________
• ______________
argumentative
writing
• ______________

• ______________
• ______________
persuasive
writing • ______________

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 What’s New

Notes from the Teacher

The final output for this lesson is a written composition in which as a student
you will apply your learnings on writing techniques. Most of the activities
require you to construct sentences. This is a steppingstone for you to develop
a paragraph. I encourage you let that writer in you shine.

Motivational Activity: Oh, sentence my sentence!

1. List down 5 facts about the current condition of Philippine
economy.
a.________________________________________________________

b.________________________________________________________

C.________________________________________________________

d._________________________________________________________

e.________________________________________________________

2. Give at least 5 reasons why we should support the Anti-Terror Bill.

a.________________________________________________________
b.________________________________________________________
C.________________________________________________________
d._________________________________________________________
e._________________________________________________________

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 3. Present your 5 counter arguments on supporters of ABS- CBN \
shutdown.

a.________________________________________________________
b.________________________________________________________
C.________________________________________________________
d._________________________________________________________
e._________________________________________________________

What is It

Topic Discussion
Different types of writing require different techniques. In this lesson we are to
delve into the various techniques in writing.

Writing techniques is also referred to us the writer’s strategy on developing

one’s composition. Generally, this is dependent on the intention of the text.
In other words, to each is his/her own; everything is up to the writer. Listed
hereunder are gathered tips from various websites on how a writer can
improve technique in writing.

Types of writing Definition Suggested techniques in writing

- A type of 1. List facts to be
writing which needed/used in writing.
presents As much as possible get it
information. from the primary source.
- Its content is 2. Present facts in a very
basically interesting manner. Use
composed of impactful words,
1. Informative 100% facts. captivating explanation,
vivid details, and direct to
the point language.
3. Organize information from
what is known to
unknown by, from the
least relevant to the most

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 relevant. The purpose is to
build the interest of the
readers.
4. Check your grammar
conventions- spelling,
punctuation and more.
- This is a kind 1. Choose a topic or an
of writing issue.
that 2. Decide on your
convinces the standpoint.
readers to 3. Be guided on the
favor the structure of writing a
stand of the persuasive text.
writer. The ▪ Introduction
mood is more ▪ Body
on appeal. ▪ Conclusion
2. Persuasive 4. Make an appeal to the
readers- base on reason,
value, belief.
5. Use emotive language and
loaded vocabularies
6. Provide proof and attack
objections.
7. Observe sentence fluency
– connect ideas
seamlessly.
- A type of 1. Provide a thesis statement
writing that which contains the issue,
confronts why is there a need to talk
issues with about it and the stance of
logical the author on it.
reasoning 2. Follow the 5 paragraphs
through structure in writing an
proofs. argumentative text.
3. Argumentativ 3. Use logical transition
e markers to connect each
part of the paragraph.
4. Present substantial
evidence (facts, statistics,
stories, citations ) to
support claims
5. End with provoking
message

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 What’s More

Practice Exercise 1: Building blocks!

Direction: Construct sentences to come up with a paragraph about the
topic.

1. Write relevant information on Lapu-Lapu City’s

COVID ’19 mitigating measures (at least 3 to 5 sentences)

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

2. Persuade the youth to verify articles especially those published on

social media. (at least 5 sentences)

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

3. Provide counter arguments on the issue: mobile games adversely

affect the behavior of teenagers. (at least 5 sentences
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________.

Practice Exercise 2: Create an infographic on the importance of the use of

critical thinking in social media. Include in your work informative,
persuasive, and argumentative sentences. You may use online sites to help
you on this task such as Piktochart Canva and others. Print your work after.
Your work will be rated according to this criterion: Content 30, layout
and creativity 15, Timeliness 5.

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Sample infographic:

Source : How Adults and Teens Use Social Media Infographic | Social media
..https://www.google.com/search?q=making+infographics+on+social+media+&tbm=isch&ve
d=2ahUKEwjY_teKqeDqAhUWBpQKHaI4Di0Q2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=making+infographics+on+social+media+&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECAAQG
DoCCAA6BAgAEB46BggAEAUQHlCZlARYhsAEYMnHBGgCcAB4AYABsQGIAa0RkgEEMC4y
MJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sclient=img&ei=oOgXX9iuCpaM0ASi8bjoAg&bi
h=667&biw=1366&hl=en#imgrc=0HSAuZlSHgrWlM

What I Have Learned

Learning Summary: My take!

Complete the paragraphs with your own leanings, realizations, and
applications. Use a separate sheet for this.

❖ Paragraph 1
I have learned that _____
(write here all the topics and concepts you have learned).

❖ Paragraph 2
I realized _________
(talk about the usefulness and importance of the new learning
for the writer in you to improve

❖ Paragraph 3
I commit to ______

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 (cite situations on how will you apply in real life situation the new
learning that you have)

_____________________
Title

I have learned that _______________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

I have realized ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

I commit to _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Application Activity: Trending in FB!

Create a 3 to 5 sentences message to be posted on your fb wall. The content
has something to do with youth taking the lead for green revolution. Use your
knowledge in writing informative, persuasive and argumentative text. Screen
shot your work and submit it to the teacher.

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 Assessment

Direction : Develop a text of your choice, informative, argumentative, or

persuasive. Be guided on the suggested techniques discussed already. You
can choose your topic base on the compelling issues nowadays. Your work be
rated base on the rubrics below.

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( Source : Student Friendly Writing Rubric (From a School Using the 6 Traits of Writing)
http://www.middleweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Student-Friendly-Writing-Rubric.pdf )

Additional Activities

Enrichment Activity: Writer’s tips!

Here is a sample composition of a high school student. Give your suggestions
on how the writer can improve the work. Consider the points on writing
technique lesson. Give at least 10 points to be improved and grive brief
explanation for each. Use a separate sheet for this.

Source :https://lmoorewritersworkshop.weebly.com/uploads/5/0/9/3/50935565/opinion_writing_sample.jpg

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 Answer Key

Pre- Test

1. YES
2. YES
3. YES
4. YES
5. NO
6. YES
7. YES
8. YES
9. YES
10 NO
11 YES
12 NO
13 NO
14 NO
15 YES

The rest of the Exercises and Activities should be answered in your own words.

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References

Online

Argumentative Essays . Retrieved from

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writi
ng/argumentative_essays.html. Accessed on July 3, 2020

How Adults and Teens Use Social Media Infographic | Social media image
Retrieved from
https://www.google.com/search?q=making+infographics+on+social+media+
&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjY_teKqeDqAhUWBpQKHaI4Di0Q2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=making+infographics+on+social+media+&gs_lcp=CgNpbWc
QAzoECAAQGDoCCAA6BAgAEB46BggAEAUQHlCZlARYhsAEYMnHBGgCcA
B4AYABsQGIAa0RkgEEMC4yMJgBAKABAaoBC2d3cy13aXotaW1nwAEB&sc
lient=img&ei=oOgXX9iuCpaM0ASi8bjoAg&bih=667&biw=1366&hl=en#imgrc
=0HSAuZlSHgrWlM . Accessed on July 2, 2020.

Persuasive Writing. Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/moran23/persuasive-writing-lesson-
powerpoint-23996202 Accessed on July 3, 2020

Student Friendly Writing Rubric (From a School Using the 6 Traits of

Writing). Retrieved from http://www.middleweb.com/wp-
content/uploads/2013/04/Student-Friendly-Writing-Rubric.pdf. Accessed
on July 5, 2020

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